Mountaineers win over No. 14 TCU

Jan 19, 2023 - 2:06 PM

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The West Virginia men’s basketball team got an upset win at home on Wednesday night, over #14 TCU. The victory ended the Mountaineers five-game losing streak.

Fifth-year senior Kedrian “Keddy” Johnson led WVU with a career-high 20 points. Senior forward Jimmy Bell Jr. had an even bigger impact with a double-double consisting of 15 points and 12 rebounds. The Horned Frogs struggled from the field early in the game, which helped the Mountaineers gain a lead in the first half. TCU’s shooting picked up in the second half, which dwindled WVU’s lead, but the Mountaineers found a way to win and end their losing streak.

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